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® October 1 2025 Vol. XXXVII • No. 20
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As the next phase of CEG CORRESPONDENT Future I-57 from Walnut Ridge to the Missouri state line, the Corning Bypass will have a significant impact by improving mobility and traffic flow. The $55 million undertaking in Clay County, Arkansas, is considered a critical project segment. “The Corning Bypass will be constructed as a four-lane divided highway with a depressed 80-foot wide median with fully controlled access providing safer and more efficient travel for all users of that corridor,” said Shane Wood, Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) District 10 engineer. “Additionally, the stresses of commercial truck traffic will be alleviated from the city limits of Corning.” By Cindy Riley
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see BYPASS page 56
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Navigating Mounting Risks
Insurance Providers, Contractors Off-Road Trucks Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-43 Look for Solutions to Mitigate Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-66 Risks of Doing Construction Work Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86-91 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
By Lucy Perry
Contractors continue to face tough conditions where risk is concerned. Labor issues, contract challenges, logistics headaches and economic volatility all plague business owners. These issues hamstring insurance providers as well, believe it or not. Both sides of the insurance desk are getting crafty in searching for coverage solutions to even the most complex and highest-risk transportation construction projects.
CEG CORRESPONDENT
see INSURANCE page 72
While contractors tackle risk associated with major infrastructure projects, their insurance providers are working on coverage for these often complex and high-risk contracts.
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